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Wed., Feb. 24, 2016, 12:27 p.m.
Spokane Valley man died from multiple gunshot wounds
The man found dead last week in his Spokane Valley apartment died of multiple gunshot wounds, the Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office said Wednesday.
Wed., Feb. 24, 2016, 11:24 a.m.
Impairment suspected in Spokane Valley pedestrian collision
The driver suspected of seriously injuring a teenage pedestrian in Spokane Valley last night may have been impaired, the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday.
Wed., Feb. 24, 2016, 11:14 a.m.
Federal initiative includes grant to lower fire risk in eastern Cascades
The federal government is funding a new initiative with $780,000 aimed at lowering wildfire risks and improving forest health in the eastern Cascades this year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture …
Wed., Feb. 24, 2016, 11:11 a.m.
Developer Harlan Douglass pleads guilty to assault
Spokane developer Harlan Douglass will serve no additional jail time for slapping an opposing lawyer during a heated civil suit last spring.
Tue., Feb. 23, 2016, 8:41 p.m.
Teen seriously injured by car
A teenage boy sustained serious injuries Tuesday evening when he was hit by a car in the 11900 block of East Mansfield in Spokane Valley.
Tue., Feb. 23, 2016, 8:29 p.m.
Charges added against men involved in fatal nightclub shooting
Attorneys for two men involved in a fatal shooting outside the Palomino nightclub in North Spokane last month presented nearly identical arguments Tuesday in an effort to get the charges …
Tue., Feb. 23, 2016, 8:19 p.m.
Henrikson defense says prosecution’s murder-for-hire case based on lies
Attorneys for James Henrikson argued Tuesday that the government’s case against the North Dakota man is built on the lies of informants, while prosecutors said all the evidence in the …
Tue., Feb. 23, 2016, 5:43 p.m.
WSP: Trooper hit by fleeing driver expected to recover
A Washington State Patrol motorcycle trooper hit and knocked unconscious by a fleeing driver Tuesday is expected to recover from his injuries.
Tue., Feb. 23, 2016, 3:06 p.m.
Spokane police officer suspended for five days over domestic violence arrest
The Spokane police officer who pleaded guilty to trespassing after a domestic violence arrest last summer has been suspended for five days.
Mon., Feb. 22, 2016, 9:16 p.m.
Jury in Spokane hears 911 call from boy fleeing scene of alleged rape by doctor
A jury of nine women and six men were chosed Monday to hear the criminal case against Dr. Craig Morgenstern, the former Veteran Affairs physician accused of filming sexual assaults …
Mon., Feb. 22, 2016, 8:14 p.m.
Spokane voters will consider EMS tax in April
Voters will consider renewing a long-running emergency medical services levy in April, after the Spokane City Council unanimously approved putting it on the ballot Monday night. The levy generates about …
Mon., Feb. 22, 2016, 7:33 p.m.
Henrikson defense attacks witness credibility, moves for acquittal
The defense’s first witness in the murder-for-hire trial of James Henrikson offered a different account of the killing of Kristopher “K.C.” Clarke than the one told by his supposed killer, …
Mon., Feb. 22, 2016, 6:21 p.m.
Inmate release problem labeled urgent took years to address
State prison official said she requested fix to early release errors ASAP
Mon., Feb. 22, 2016, 3:43 p.m.
Regulators fine CenturyLink $2.85 million for 911 outage
State regulators have fined CenturyLink $2.85 million for a statewide 911 outage in April 2014.
Mon., Feb. 22, 2016, 9:10 a.m.
Radiation blown onto highway at Hanford ‘alarming’ to EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency says the uncontrolled spread of small amounts of radioactive waste at Hanford after a Nov. 17 windstorm is alarming.
Mon., Feb. 22, 2016, 8:51 a.m.
Fierce storms could bring strong tornadoes to Deep South
Forecasters say storms could bring tornadoes, hail and damaging winds to several states in the Deep South.
Fri., Feb. 19, 2016, 2:06 p.m.
Ruling on false testimony from Henrikson witness won’t be admitted, judge rules
Jurors in the murder-for-hire trial of James Henrikson will not hear that the judge presiding over the case determined that one of the prosecution’s key witnesses gave false testimony in …
Thu., Feb. 18, 2016, 4:30 p.m.
Police investigating suspicious death in Spokane Valley
Major Crimes detectives are investigating a suspicious death in Spokane Valley after a man’s body was found Thursday morning.
Thu., Feb. 18, 2016, 3:27 p.m.
Teen arrested for bomb threat at Greenacres Middle School
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested for allegedly making a bomb threat that shut down Greenacres Middle School in Spokane Valley Tuesday.
Thu., Feb. 18, 2016, 1:20 p.m.
Pope on sex abuse by clerics: ‘It’s a monstrosity’
Pope Francis says any bishop who moves a suspected pedophile priest from parish to parish should resign.
Thu., Feb. 18, 2016, 11:51 a.m.
Car crashes into Kendall Yards building
A car crashed into a Kendall Yards building Thursday morning, sending the driver and a passenger to the hospital.
Thu., Feb. 18, 2016, 10:47 a.m.
Gun-safety group wants new ballot measure
A gun-safety group is turning its attention to voters in Washington state after lawmakers failed to pass a bill to create “extreme-risk protection orders. These are orders that would let …
Thu., Feb. 18, 2016, 10:04 a.m.
Shawn Vestal: Listening to other points of view doesn’t hurt your integrity, Mr. McDevitt
Former U.S. Attorney and current director of the Spokane Police Department Jim McDevitt should be aware that many people will not agree with his assessment on race and crime, and …
Wed., Feb. 17, 2016, 7 p.m.
Heart of a lion: Cat survives laundromat fire
A resilient cat survived a massive fire Friday.
Wed., Feb. 17, 2016, 5:16 p.m.
Charges dismissed against roof-running airman
Charges were dismissed in a plea deal involving a U.S. Air Force Airman accused of breaking into a building, scaring a sleeping woman and stealing a roofing knife in September.
Wed., Feb. 17, 2016, 4:41 p.m.
Head of detox organization receives plea deal
A misdemeanor assault charge filed against the head of the former Community Detox Services will be dismissed if he stays out of trouble for the next two years according to …
Wed., Feb. 17, 2016, 4:26 p.m.
More details emerge on child molestation allegations against road rage suspect
Court documents released Wednesday reveal new details about the child molestation charges filed against road rage suspect Jason R. Hoy and his wife, Kellie R. Hoy.
Wed., Feb. 17, 2016, 1:57 p.m.
Three defendants in alleged drug ring plead not guilty in Coeur d’Alene
Three defendants in an alleged multistate drug trafficking ring pleaded not guilty Wednesday in federal court in Coeur d’Alene.
Wed., Feb. 17, 2016, 9:37 a.m.
Proposed Vancouver oil terminal gets thousands of comments
A state agency is now shifting through thousands of comments as it weighs a massive oil transfer terminal in southwest Washington.
Wed., Feb. 17, 2016, 9:23 a.m.
Idaho man pleads guilty to killing Spokane woman, dumping body
A North Idaho man pleaded guilty Wednesday to killing a Spokane woman and dumping her body in a slough near Hauser Lake last year.